The key to effective decentralization is, 'political decentralization should follow finance and functional decentralization'. Discuss in the context of impediments faced by local governance in India.
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State Finance Commission (SFC/3&4) are not regularly set up (4) No serious consideration over recommendations by state finance commission. Functional & Powers: - State don't devolve effective power to local tier - Constitution says 'States may' and has bearing the onus discretion of state. - Many important functions like during basic wash, school education etc are not share with local govt. Other Issues: - Panchayath Panel shows every panos to fulfilling the purpose of panchayat Structural gap-o No competence & own quota - Functional-> lack of talent & skills What should be done: Effective decentralization can happen through: (1) Political Decentralization -> Regularly establishing SEC and holding elections
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The third tier government has key role in the democracy (3rd ARC) as it helps in better planning and executing the schemes and thus ensure inclusive growth.
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Anjali Ajay Thakur
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Devolution to Local Levels
Local governance and decentralization challenges
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